Since 2018, when Cameron and Nicole Payne opened Purple Perch within the Arcade, the restaurant has been synonymous with fish and chips in Nashville. When they moved to Sylvan Provide in West Nashville in 2021, it was an opportunity for extra individuals to eat their dishes on the common (to not point out a brand new liquor license so you would order a drink along with your grilled shrimp).
Sadly, the times of Purple Perch have come to an finish. The restaurant introduced that Feb. 6 can be its final day of enterprise at 4101 Charlotte Ave.
Whereas the workforce was not instantly obtainable for remark, they posted on social media:
It’s with full hearts and bittersweet feelings that we announce the closing of our beloved household restaurant after 7 unbelievable years in Nashville.
From the very first day, we’ve been so lucky to satisfy superb prospects, make lasting friendships, and create reminiscences that may stick with us perpetually. We’ve watched our two daughters develop up within the restaurant, they usually’ll all the time have a particular place in our hearts—and yours.
Thanks to each single one that walked by means of our doorways, supported us, and made this journey unforgettable. We’re perpetually grateful for the love and laughter we shared. As we shut this chapter, we’re excited for what’s subsequent however will all the time carry the reminiscences of our time right here with us.
This can be the top of our restaurant, nevertheless it’s not the top of the relationships and tales we’ve created collectively. Thanks for being part of our household.
Our final day of service can be Thursday, February sixth.
With love and gratitude, The Purple Perch Household
Scene contributor Ashley Brantley has repeatedly sung Purple Perch’s praises, giving completely different dishes Better of Nashville nods. So for those who’re headed over to thank the Paynes for his or her scrumptious years within the kitchen and to get one final meal, Brantley loves the lumpia and the salmon poke in addition to the fish and chips.
